What do you keep on the nightstand?

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In a fire all rounds will cook off. In a revolver they will all be in their chambers:eek:
I keep a 3" gp100. 158 grain .38 lswchp+p. One speed loader. And an lcr .38special loaded with hornady standard pressure critical defense. Two loaders. My normal carry piece.
 
FROGO207 said:
It was mentioned on another thread by the OP that a lot of us are not telling the condition we keep the firearm in a when in that role. I believe a lot of us are not up for full disclosure at times. Especially on a public forum where something that is now public *might* be used in a lawsuit in the future. Imagine how you would feel if after an incident you were in a court battle and their lawyer pulled up a post from many years past saying that you used the most lethal bullets you could find and was ready to "use them with the slightest provocation to KILL that idiot!" I am sure that would help you out.:what:

Now, I am a firefighter and know a loaded chamber will cook off and possibly hurt somebody in a fire. I will for the OP clarify my previous answer.:cool: So I use a semi auto within reach at night and leave the chamber empty--safety off. Same with the long guns. Racking the slide is not all that hard if you train to always do it that way when in bed and you need your handgun. Using a revolver instead? Then this is impossible unless you leave a round out which makes little sense IMHO. YMMV
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The majority of replies have stated what round they carry in their "night stand" gun, most of which are hollow points. That could be just as much of an issue in court if not more IMO as what condition the gun is in. It's amazing what folks take away from statements.

I felt what condition you keep your firearm in was a fairly safe and worthwhile part of the topic, apparently it is not. I apologize.


I'm getting used to apologizing on this forum, all the while wondering about ever joining in the first place.
 
Good Ol' Boy said:
The majority of replies have stated what round they carry in their "night stand" gun, most of which are hollow points. That could be just as much of an issue in court if not more IMO as what condition the gun is in. It's amazing what folks take away from statements.

I felt what condition you keep your firearm in was a fairly safe and worthwhile part of the topic, apparently it is not. I apologize.


I'm getting used to apologizing on this forum, all the while wondering about ever joining in the first place.
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OK, in the interest of clarification. On my nightstand is a Kimber Ultra CDP .45 ACP and the gun remains cocked and locked. So we could say a 1911 .45 ACP cocked and locked. Firemen have nothing to worry about as if I wake to smoke or a screaming smoke detector the gun will be leaving along with me. That assumes the dogs don't roust me in case of fire. Anyway, a loaded gun with a chambered round will not be left on my nightstand in case of fire.

Ron
 
Frogo207 gives us a good warning. Everything posted on this site is public and can be retrieved from any of the internet archiving services for a surprisingly small amount, so you opposing counsel may well be reading any intemperate remarks you made years ago to the jury.

If you do have a history of posting "any pretext to kill the ****" comments, it might be time to have an epiphany.
 
On my nightstand is my CPAP machine, an alarm clock and a lamp. The gun is in a locked box attached to the bed rail.
 
Good Ol' Boy said:
This could very well be relevant to pistols, rifles and shot guns so I feel it's appropriate in this section.

What's your "bedside gun" and why? What condition do you keep it in? How readily is it available (is it in a corner/closet or within arms reach)?
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At the risk of folks thinking I'm paranoid, within reach (currently) is a Winchester 1897 12 ga, an SBR .300 Blackout (it is adapted for a suppressor but I don't keep one on it and that is locked in the safe so probably would not be used) and the two 1911s I carry daily. More stuff in the "ready safe" but of course that is not as quick to get to.

BTW, one of my mentors (same guy in your avatar) told me: "If you are not 'paranoid', you just might not be paying attention." :)

Jim
 
From holster to bedside table, Glock 19 4th Gen. Fully loaded with 16 Ranger T 147g 9mm rounds.
TruGlo night sights. Only residents, my Wife and I.
I awake instantly.
 
Actually, what's next to my bed is a black lab that barks at the door when it opens. Next to that is a Marlin bolt action 12 gauge with 3" shells loaded w/ #4 shot. In my home office is a PX4 Storm and in the living room a Mod. 19. I have had to pull a gun on someone twice in my life. I hope I never have to do it again. But if I do, I hope I'm ready.
 
Bolted to the underside of the nightstand is a gunvault mini with a Walther PPQ m1 and Olight Valkyrie (though the light will be changing soon). Next to that is an AR-15 with an Olight t20 on the rail.
 
Jim Higginbotham said:
At the risk of folks thinking I'm paranoid, within reach (currently) is a Winchester 1897 12 ga, an SBR .300 Blackout (it is adapted for a suppressor but I don't keep one on it and that is locked in the safe so probably would not be used) and the two 1911s I carry daily. More stuff in the "ready safe" but of course that is not as quick to get to.

BTW, one of my mentors (same guy in your avatar) told me: "If you are not 'paranoid', you just might not be paying attention." :)

Jim
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I'm with Jim H and Jeff Cooper on this one. Over the years various firearms have fulfilled the nightstand role, usually more than one at a time, and usually including a shotgun. No need to use underpowered stuff in that role. Pistols tend to be full sized semi-autos with awesome reliability and major power factor loaded with hollow points. These are the pistols I train with the most. The rifle is a carbine in an appropriate defensive caliber that I've also trained with quite a bit.

What's on the pillow is more important that what is on the nightstand (or under the pillow). Training and mindset win the day. My sleep companion is well-trained also. Remember guys, anyone entering your bedroom at night is going to focus on the guy. Death coming from the lady in the room will be less expected and two well-trained defenders gives you both a better chance than just one.
 
A simple revolver, and a pump shot gun.

If doG forbid I have to use the thing, I will likely be half asleep....I want to just pull the trigger and have it go bang.

Back when the kid was home I told him, do not sneak in on us....if you are late let us know you are late.....you come home sober and all I will make you do is mow the lawn front and back. I don't want to shoot you. You call me at midnight and say you are drunk and need a ride home, I will make you mow the lawn front and back, I don't want you killing someone on the highway.

I have always kept guns in the house...all around, and my boy growing up knew where they are and knew how to use them.

But at the nightstand a simple revolver that I can limp wrist to my hearts content, if I does not go bang I just pull the trigger again....simple is the name of the game.
 
Interesting thread. Nightstand contains whatever I carried last--most recently a GP100 in .44 Spl or a S&W 3913. Also have a 20-gauge Mossberg 500 Bantam within easy reach.
 
CZ SP-01 with some trigger work I did on it from CGW. This pic is pre trigger work.
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Does a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum count?
I like big holes and I keep a set of ear muffs close by.
 
On the "actual" stand, I keep either a S&W M-19 357 Mag., or S&W M-19 44 spl...

Close to stand, I keep a bit more firepower...

DM
 
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